When it comes to estate planning, the most important thing to remember is to plan ahead, according to Attorney Sarah Miller of Butler & College Law Firm. And when should people start planning? “As soon as possible, no matter your age,” Miller said, stating that only 40 percent of Americans have a will. “It’s important to have your wishes in writing,” she said. “It can get … [Read more...]
The Safe Home Program: Helping Homeowners Weather the Storm
Being able to live near the South Carolina coast is a dream come true for many homeowners. It’s a chance to enjoy the beach and a chance to connect with the outdoors while soaking in stunning sunsets and beautiful views. But it can come at a cost. And as many of us know, residing near the coast means sitting on the edge of our seats during the long hurricane season, waiting to … [Read more...]
2017 Neighborhood Activity for Mt Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island
This is an overview of real estate activity south of the Isle of Palms Connector. We hope the information here will help you find the home in the location and price that fits your budget. Candlewood 10 single-family home sales from $246,000 to $400,000. Median sales price: $341,000 – $198/square foot Chelsea Park 11 single-family home sales from $300,000 to $428,000. … [Read more...]
Art is Life for Mount Pleasant’s Michael Gray
“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life,” or so poet Oscar Wilde opined in 1894. And the debate as to which is more imitable continues yet. But as far as one Mount Pleasant artist is concerned, the answer is simple: Art is life. It only takes a glance to realize that the works of Michael Gray, who is well-known in the Charleston area for his colorful coastal … [Read more...]
“Fires are the Same Everywhere” – Councilman Kevin Cunnane
As an attorney and a former firefighter and policeman, Kevin Cunnane thinks he will bring a new and important perspective to the Mount Pleasant Town Council. The 48-year-old Cunnane defeated John Mahoney in a Feb. 13 special election to claim the Council seat vacated when Councilman Will Haynie ran a successful mayoral campaign. The seat will be contested again in November … [Read more...]
A Biting Problem: What’s Eating Away at Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant ranks highly on many lists – one of America’s fastest-growing towns, one of the most desirable places to live, award winning schools – but there is one list it tops that is not so prestigious. In South Carolina and areas of North Carolina and Georgia, Terminix Service, Inc. ranks Mount Pleasant first for the number of service calls and appointments involving … [Read more...]
Volcano Season Is Here: Are You Covered?
Scientists recently discovered that because the Charleston area lies on a major earthquake fault line, all land within a 50-mile radius of its epicenter is ripe for volcanoes, which could crop up at any time and with little warning. Is your house prepared to withstand thousands of cubic feet of molten lava flowing through it like a blazing river of fire? If volcano insurance … [Read more...]
Flex by Crescent Homes: Redefining the Custom Homebuilding Experience
For most of us, buying a home is the largest purchase we will ever make. But building a custom home from scratch? That’s a completely different story. From purchasing land and creating a home plan to getting builder permits and coordinating everything necessary to ensure the home is both viable and aesthetically appealing – building your dream home can be anything but a dream … [Read more...]
Water Under the Bridge: Making Shem Creek Great Again
“Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Students of late 18th century English literature will recognize this quote from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” though if Samuel Taylor Coleridge were alive today, he might be saying the same thing about … [Read more...]
Weird, Strange & Crazy Laws
Our Founding Fathers intentionally made it difficult to pass state laws. After all, who wants their lives to be ruled by an excessive number of things they aren’t allowed to do? And who knows when a law might, after a number of years, become completely irrational? While some state laws passed decades or even centuries ago may appear to have been intended as a joke, they … [Read more...]